Michael J. Basile

Mr. Basile is the Managing Member. Mr. Basile's primary areas of practice are state and local government law, business expansion & development, land use planning and administrative law centering on economic and community development.

This blog addresses mortgage regulations and consumer lending issues impacting financial institutions and businesses from a legal perspective. Postings largely focus on the legal environment in North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia and Pennsylvania, but often address issues of import to a...

Hugh is a business lawyer practicing with the law firm of Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC in Roanoke, VA, with a particular interest in the field of biotechnology. He is senior editor and author of the ABA book, Biotechnology and the Law: A Primer. I hope that this blog will provide useful...

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC is a full-service law firm offering a broad range of practices, spanning litigation and corporate law, for clients large and small. Founded in 1864, Spilman has offices in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Virginia and North Carolina. This blog is updated and maintained by...

We envision this blog as a place where we will gather and discuss important news and updates on current insurance reform and regulation in the United States. We will frequently be discussing national issues, but may occasionally discuss issues of a more localized import. We hope you will find it...